Diffraction from relief gratings on a biomimetic elastomer cast

Authors

Raphael A. Guerrero, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow
Erika B. Aranas

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2010

Abstract

Biomimetic optical elements combine the optimized designs of nature with the versatility of materials engineering. We employ a beetle carapace as the template for fabricating relief gratings on an elastomer substrate. Biological surface features are successfully replicated by a direct casting procedure. Far-field diffraction effects are discussed in terms of the Fraunhofer approximation in Fourier space.

Recommended Citation

Raphael A. Guerrero, Erika B. Aranas, Diffraction from relief gratings on a biomimetic elastomer cast, Materials Science and Engineering: C, Volume 30, Issue 8, 2010, Pages 1170-1174, ISSN 0928-4931, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2010.06.017.